Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float Pool RN
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Sturdy Health

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Float Pool RN working primarily on Medical/Surgical Telemetry units.
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Coverage includes every other weekend.
• Float pool nurses may work in two different units during a 12-hour shift based on need.
• Patient population includes medical, surgical, and observation patients on M/S Tele and Tele units.
• Documentation system used: Cerner.
• Float pool staff includes Nurses, PCAs, and OAs; staff placement is based on unit needs.
• Monitoring system (Avasure) watches up to 12 patients simultaneously; staff assigned to this role require relief for breaks/meals.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome with 2-3 years of experience and experience with either Epic or Cerner.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Medical/Surgical Telemetry nursing, with experience within the last year.
• Cardiac and cardiology experience required.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• N95 fit test within the last 6 months (specific approved mask models required).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (with medical exemption documentation if applicable)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent; annual testing required only for ICU and ER units)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via titer or vaccination (declinations not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B immunity titer or signed declination (declinations accepted)
  • Varicella immunity via titer or vaccination (declinations not accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required September-April)
  • COVID-19 vaccine required; exemptions only accepted with signed medical or religious documentation.
• Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (minimum 9-panel; marijuana testing not required).
• Background checks including:

  • Standard 7-year search (SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
  • Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search
  • Massachusetts Statewide CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) clearance.

Additional Requirements

• Badge photo (headshot with plain background) must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance checklists and questionnaires (e.g., latex allergy, COVID exemption forms if applicable).
• Two professional references required within 3 years of hire.

Work Hours and Guarantees

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week for 3 twelve-hour night shifts.
• Client may cancel up to 4 shifts during a 13-week assignment; cancelled shifts must be full shifts.
• On-call hours do not count toward guaranteed minimum hours.

Notes

• This float pool position requires flexibility to work across multiple units.
• Experience with Cerner or Epic electronic health records is preferred.
• Cardiac experience is mandatory.
• First-time travel nurses with adequate experience are encouraged to apply.